1. < BackNext >PreviewMain Understanding Weather Preview Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation

2. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 1. The diagram represents the meeting of two air masses. The air mass on the left formed over a polar region and the air mass on the right formed over a tropical region. Which type of front is pictured in the diagram? A cold front B warm front C occluded front D stationary front

3. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 1. The diagram represents the meeting of two air masses. The air mass on the left formed over a polar region and the air mass on the right formed over a tropical region. Which type of front is pictured in the diagram? A cold front B warm front C occluded front D stationary front

4. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 2. What kind of weather is associated with this type of front as the front approaches an area? A sunny skies B drizzly rain C thunderstorms, heavy rain, or snow D hot, muggy weather

5. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 2. What kind of weather is associated with this type of front as the front approaches an area? A sunny skies B drizzly rain C thunderstorms, heavy rain, or snow D hot, muggy weather

6. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 3. Under which of the following conditions is a hurricane most likely to form? A when high and low pressure zones meet over warm land B when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over warm ocean water C when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over cool ocean water D when warm and cold fronts meet over warm water

7. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 3. Under which of the following conditions is a hurricane most likely to form? A when high and low pressure zones meet over warm land B when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over warm ocean water C when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over cool ocean water D when warm and cold fronts meet over warm water

8. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 4. The sun’s radiant energy is NOT a major factor in producing A the water cycle. B humidity of air. C air temperature. D motion of tides.

9. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 4. The sun’s radiant energy is NOT a major factor in producing A the water cycle. B humidity of air. C air temperature. D motion of tides.

10. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 5. Clouds are observed in a low pressure area over Georgia, and clear skies are observed in a high pressure area above Alabama. Which of the following is most likely to occur? A Wind will blow the clouds in a westerly direction toward Alabama. B The warm air will cause the clouds to evaporate. C The clouds will move east, toward the Atlantic Ocean. D A thunderstorm will occur between the two areas.

11. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 5. Clouds are observed in a low pressure area over Georgia, and clear skies are observed in a high pressure area above Alabama. Which of the following is most likely to occur? A Wind will blow the clouds in a westerly direction toward Alabama. B The warm air will cause the clouds to evaporate. C The clouds will move east, toward the Atlantic Ocean. D A thunderstorm will occur between the two areas.

12. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 6. Which of the following events most likely occurred at 2:00 P.M. in the graph? A a cold frontC rain showers B a warm frontD evaporation

13. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 6. Which of the following events most likely occurred at 2:00 P.M. in the graph? A a cold frontC rain showers B a warm frontD evaporation

14. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 7. Jane filled one glass with warm water and one with ice water. After 10 minutes, she observed that water drops were forming on the outside of the glass that contained ice water. What is the most likely cause of Jane’s observation? A The ice water caused the air around the glass to cool to its dew point. B The ice water caused the amount of water in the air to increase. C The ice water leaked through the glass. D The temperature of the warm water was below the dew point.

15. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 7. Jane filled one glass with warm water and one with ice water. After 10 minutes, she observed that water drops were forming on the outside of the glass that contained ice water. What is the most likely cause of Jane’s observation? A The ice water caused the air around the glass to cool to its dew point. B The ice water caused the amount of water in the air to increase. C The ice water leaked through the glass. D The temperature of the warm water was below the dew point.

16. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 8. Which factor is most important to the decrease in a hurricane’s strength as it moves from the ocean onto land? A the uneven land surface B the lack of warm, moist air over land C rising hot air from the land D sinking cool air over land

17. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 8. Which factor is most important to the decrease in a hurricane’s strength as it moves from the ocean onto land? A the uneven land surface B the lack of warm, moist air over land C rising hot air from the land D sinking cool air over land

18. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 9. Which of the following processes leads to cloud formation? A condensation B precipitation C evaporation D desalination

19. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 9. Which of the following processes leads to cloud formation? A condensation B precipitation C evaporation D desalination

20. < BackNext >PreviewMain 10. How is the evaporation of water from the ocean related to the formation of a hurricane? Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation

21. < BackNext >PreviewMain 10. Answer - Full credit answers should include the following points: A hurricane gets its energy from the condensation of water vapor. Hurricanes are fueled through contact with warm ocean water. Evaporation of warm ocean water adds moisture to the air near hurricanes. Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation

22. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 11. How is high humidity related to the likelihood of rain?

23. < BackNext >PreviewMain Chapter 16 CRCT Preparation 11. Answer - Full credit answers should include the following points: In high humidity conditions, the likelihood of rain is high. With increased humidity, air nears saturation. Condensation occurs in saturated conditions. Clouds can form when condensation occurs. Rain, or other precipitation, occurs when the water vapor in the air condenses and falls back to Earth.